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unexpectedly-built

|un-ex-pect-ed-ly-built|

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/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli bɪlt/

unexpected construction

Etymology
Etymology Information

'unexpectedly-built' originates from the combination of 'unexpectedly' and 'built'. 'Unexpectedly' comes from 'unexpected', which is derived from the Latin 'ex-' meaning 'out of' and 'pectare' meaning 'to look'. 'Built' is the past participle of 'build', which comes from the Old English 'byldan', meaning 'to construct'.

Historical Evolution

'unexpectedly' evolved from the Middle English 'unexpectid', and 'built' from the Old English 'byldan'. Together, they form the modern English term 'unexpectedly-built'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'unexpectedly' meant 'not foreseen', and 'built' meant 'constructed'. Together, they describe something constructed without prior anticipation.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

constructed or developed in a manner that was not anticipated or foreseen.

The unexpectedly-built skyscraper changed the city's skyline overnight.

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Last updated: 2025/03/15 12:31